Kona Fishing Charter Boats, Fire Hatt, Kona Hawaii

Charter Boat Feature - Fire Hatt, Honokohau Harbor, Kona, Big Island of Hawaii

Owner Operators: Chuck and Linda Wilson
Captains: Joshua Lee Bunch and Chuck Wilson
Boat: 43’ Hatteras Convertible. The Hatteras hull is designed to slice through the water smoothly and provide for the a stable fishing platform. Fire Hatt combines engineering, power, “fish ability” and stability with an interior that is elegant and comfortable.
Power: Twin 6V-92 Detroit Diesels (550 HP each). Custom Covington Marine exhausts providing an extremely quiet engine sound.
Maximum Speed: 30 MPH
Cruise: 23 MPH
Amenities: Smoke free Environment, Air Conditioned Salon, Cockpit Engine Control Station, Furuno Radar, Furuno Depth and Fish Finder, state of the art GPS Chart Plotter, 3 VHF Radio’s, Automatic engine Halon Fire extinguisher system, and all United States Coast Guard safety gear. Five blade NIBRAL Prop gives extremely clean prop wash behind boat. This boat was custom “Marinized” by Hatteras and the Covington Company, resulting in a powerful, fast, extremely quiet fishing machine.

Captains:

Joshua Lee Bunch has been fishing in Hawaii since 1989. He was raised in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and learned fishing from some of the worlds best captains. Joshua has fishing experience from throughout the Pacific as well as North and South America. His experience includes ultralight, fly fishing, line class world records and tournaments. Joshua is the top producing Swordfish captain in Hawaii with the largest of the year three years in a row. Joshua currently holds the Swordfish current Hawaii state record. A true waterman, Joshua is also a surfer and avid freediving spear-fisherman who holds 15 club records. Joshua is a young, motivated and passionate captain who's desire is to build lifelong friends and clients through hard work, humility and endless enthusiasm.

Owner and Captain Chuck Wilson has over 35 years experience fishing in California, Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Texas and Hawaii. Chuck and his wife Linda have won over a dozen tournaments. Chuck is a retiring Fire Department Chief Officer who has devoted his life to the passions of helping others and big game fishing. Customer service, and teaching others comes naturally for Chuck, who was named the California Fire Instructor of the Year in 2007. He values the total experience each and every client has when they step aboard FIRE HATT. “To be able to share the amazing sealife, the beauty and vibrant blue color that these warm Hawaiian Kona waters have, is truly a privilege” says Chuck.

Both captains welcome families and beginners as well as the experienced angler. Their passion is fishing and they are both happy to share their knowledge and skills with patience and enthusiasm.

Fishing Gear: Featuring a full complement of Shimano Reels from light tackle up to Tiagra 2-speed 130TI reels and Tallus Rods. A complete “Tackle Store” of proven lures including the Marlin magazine featured “10 best Marlin Lures of all time”. From inshore bottom fishing for the kids to offshore “Pursuit of the Grander” Fire hatt trolls lures, live baits, drift and can deploy downrigger fishing. Other gear features include a Release Marine fighting chair, Rupp outriggers, transom door, live bait well and built in tackle center. In addition to traditional trolling, Fire Hatt also offers the unique opportunity to go night Swordfishing for those who would pursue the “Gladiator of the Deep”. Capt. Joshua holds the current Hawaii State record at 503 pounds, and has had the heaviest Swordfish the past four years running.

Interior: You won’t believe you are on a “Fishing Machine” as the interior is clean, comfortable, stylish and elegant. The air conditioned Salon is large and comfortable with “Limo Glass” that allows 14% of light (and heat) in and yet allows for crystal clear viewing to the outside. Interior comforts include a CD-DVD player, full galley and food prep/storage, separate ice maker, large modern head and shower.